Set your story in a remote winter cabin with no electricity, internet, or phone service.

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“christmas” by Onisha Carroll

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The building was a tower before me, Time was loud behind me, Sun went over the housetops and dusty trees; And there they were, glistening, brilliant, motionless, Stitched in a golden sky By yellow patient fingers long since turned to dust. III The first bell is silver, And breathing darkness I think only of the long scythe of time. The second bell is crimson, And I think of a holiday night, with rockets Furrowing the sky with red, and a soft shatter of stars. The third bell is saffron and slow, And I behold a long sunset over the sea With wa...

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“A Cabin for Two” by Heather L'Huillier

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“Come on Kate, pack your bags it’s time to go” I hollered up the stairs to the master bedroom. “Okay, give me a second I’m still trying to figure out what all to bring to this bloody cabin. You know I haven’t been to Northern Michigan since I was a girl, I don’t want to freeze” she said with anxiety in her voice. “Just make sure you bring that heavy winter coat I bought you and you’ll be fine. I really think you’re going to like it here, this is exactly what Dr. Scott was talking about when he suggested a distraction-free getaway.” I has...

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“The Valentine Cabin” by Tim Benson

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“The Valentine Cabin” It sounded like a good idea at the time. A week at Aspen Ridge Ski Lodge would have cost an arm and a leg but when Alex searched VRBO online and found a quaint little cabin in the same area he jumped at the chance to rent it. The website photos showed a rustic wood cabin in a forest clearing and the captions used words like cozy and captivating. It had a big, beautiful stone fireplace, wood-faced walls and floors and a beamed ceiling. There was a great room, small kitchenette, bathroom and a bedroom with a canopy bed....

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“Picture perfect storm” by Leilani Lindley

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There is no sight more beautiful than a winter wonderland, even better to capture in a photo, according to Brian. For that exact reason, Brian, a new and upcoming photographer, paid for a flight from California to Alaska. Brian never was fond of the cold, but this was a special exception. “Here you go sir, that’ll be $5.59 for the coffee and chips.” The red-head cashier said with a (probably) fake smile, for Brian couldn't Imagine a person being so happy in such cold weather. He gave a nod in response and a ti...

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“The Cabin” by Alex Paul

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I wake up freezing not knowing where I am. I feel like I have slept for 50 years. My surroundings are an old run down cabin. Right next to me is a table with a cup of water in it. I don’t know how I am warm because when I look out the window that’s just above my head it’s snowing and I don’t see any electricity anywhere.It is so mysterious. The weirdest part about today is I don’t know my name, who I am or how I got here. Just then the door to the cabin swings open with a slam. A tall muscular person wearing snow gear that looks suspiciously...

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“Flashback” by Caleb Kuether

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“You gotta be careful with that acid on account of you can do it, and then, you could have a flashback like ten years could pass, twenty years could pass, and then, you get a flashback. So I thought...well that sounds like a good deal.”Norm MacdonaldFlashback It’s Christmas five years ago. His wife isn’t there but he’s not alone. She called earlier in the day to let him know she’d come up the second the snow cleared. That was before the power went out. He’s staring outside his cabin window, staring at the cloud of snow, contemplating th...

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“The Mystery of Finn (byline Tracy Blane)” by Lyn VJ Bennett Wilson

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“Tracy! What's up?” asked Bob Schlagel. As she walked into Bob’s Best Bakery shivering. Bob could see that Tracy was unusually nervous. Normally she was pretty laid back and kept it together when she was under pressure. “You need a to drink that coffee, you look like you’ve seen a ghost.” said Bob “Oh, Bob, if you only knew how close that was to the truth” replied Tracy Blane. Bob grew concerned. “Are you okay?” He asked. Tracy slapped a smile on her face as she realized that Katrina ...

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“A Snow Day Meet Cute” by Cara Turnquist

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I’m not sure where to start, so maybe it will be at the short end of the stick. Maybe I can talk about what it was like growing up in a divorced home. Or maybe even how shitty things were growing up in a home with parents who didn’t really like one another. But all that feels just a little whiny. Maybe it’s better to start at an ironic beginning. A meet cute. Really, the cutest meet. My parents met in a cabin in the woods during a snowstorm on the fourth of July. My mom was enrolled in an early childhood education program at ...

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“COLD MEAT” by Yesica Garcia

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She had set her head on the pillow with a still gaze on the small opening of the wooden blinds. The sun light reflected on her eyes made the honey and green parts of her hazel eyes stand out. She could see the light and particles of white snowflakes furiously fall. Impactful was the view of nature's serene beauty. There was not a disturbing noise as the city she was used to. The wind was the howl of a woof and she felt the strength of it through such peace. Soon enough her spirit was free and so it ran into gratitude. Her spirit ha...

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“Still Snow” by Kathy Allen

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Somehow, I thought this would be fun. Away from all of the hustle and bustle, a place to clear my thoughts. I’m not sure why in the world I rented this remote cabin. No phone service, no Internet, no electricity. Ha. I’m nuts. I wasn’t worried about starting a fire or cooking on a propane stove. I’ve done those things a million times. I wanted to see the pristine snow; see the animal tracks of those that ventured by. I know Jake will keep me safe and he’ll be good company. Whether he could scare away a big bear is another story but maybe the...

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“King of Spades” by Olivia P

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Was this supposed to be some kind of joke? Noah wasn't sure. Throughout his entire school experience, not once had he been invited to a party. Whether it was a birthday party in elementary school, or a house party once his peers and him got older. Not that Noah wanted to ever be invited. Being alone wasn't as bad as it seemed. He always had weekends free, and he wasn't out spending money doing activities with his friends. It had its perks for sure. Yet in front of him stood Bailey, a girl who Noah was convinced didn't even know he existed up...

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“White desert” by Mētra K.

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We had been driving for hours. The blue skies clashed with the the white, flat landscape. The further we drove, the emptier it seemed. - Well, this isn't good, - I said, looking at the sun setting for the final time in many, many days. The wind was getting colder, signaling that the Polar night was about to set in. I glanced sideways to my companion, who had the same look of quiet desperation and helplessness that I had. There was no way we could get through the night without shelter. While during the day it was quite warm, at nigh...

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“The nature of a human.” by S. Lothcraft

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I passed the snowy expanses glittering in the sun, moving further and further every day. Maybe today will be the day, I thought, as yet another cabin appeared in the distance. I urged the wolf-dogs on, hoping to finally make it. It has been almost a week since last I made it to any kind of house. I liked the white fields, filled with ever present snow. I liked the adventure, seeing the scenery move by, allowing myself, for the length of the adventure, to be lost in my thoughts. It has been wonderful, and it was necessary. The dogs were good ...

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“SOS” by Arathi Raghuveer

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“Oh God, Why the hell did we come here, we are stuck, we are stuck it’s you, you are the one who has to be blamed for such a situation” Juke was screaming hard. His voice was so loud that the whole cabin started vibrating. “Stop being a jerk, let me think of a plan to overcome this situation”, said Paula. “Plan huh, “said Juke with a feeble voice. “Just see around you we are stuck in a cabin which is the situated in the midst of blizzard of snow.” “There is no electricity, mobile service and no means of transport to move “. “We are doom...

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“A Winter Getaway” by Virginia Coleman

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The drive to the cabin was surprisingly smooth. Given the snow and ice on the road, I was expecting some trouble getting down here. I did experience some trouble, not with the roads, but with my wife. For Valentine’s Day, I planned a weekend getaway for the two of us. She was expecting a nice hotel with a spa and a hot tub, but when I told her I booked us a secluded cabin in the mountains, she was not happy. I assured her the trip would be great, and that it would be a chance for us truly get away from the world. Begrudgingly, she agre...

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Set your story in a remote winter cabin with no electricity, internet, or phone service.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 246 stories

“christmas” by Onisha Carroll

“A Cabin for Two” by Heather L'Huillier

“The Valentine Cabin” by Tim Benson

“Picture perfect storm” by Leilani Lindley

“The Cabin” by Alex Paul

“Flashback” by Caleb Kuether

“The Mystery of Finn (byline Tracy Blane)” by Lyn VJ Bennett Wilson

“A Snow Day Meet Cute” by Cara Turnquist

“COLD MEAT” by Yesica Garcia

“Still Snow” by Kathy Allen

“King of Spades” by Olivia P

“White desert” by Mētra K.

“The nature of a human.” by S. Lothcraft

“SOS” by Arathi Raghuveer

“A Winter Getaway” by Virginia Coleman

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Write about two people going sledding for the first time in many years.

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Write about someone who gets stuck in their workplace during a blizzard and decides to explore rooms they aren’t normally allowed in.

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